First of several architects visit on jail study - Apr. 4, 2018
The first architectural firm touted their skills to the County Commissioners at their Monday meeting, as the commissioners are looking to conduct a study on what, if anything, Linn County needs in terms of a jail, courtroom or court complex.HMN Architects from Overland Park came with pictures of 11 jail...[More]
Bully Pulpit: Land without walls - Apr. 4, 2018
I wonder what Nancy Pelosi or Chuck Schumer would think if I, or any number of other Americans, asked them if I could move in with them. I don’t want to pay for the room; I want them to support me, at least while I’m unemployed. I want them to pay for my medical care if I get sick while in...[More]
Carol Diane Cornett 06-27-1951 to 03-29-2018 - Apr. 3, 2018
Linn County NewsPublished April 4, 2018Carol Diane Cornett, age 66, Garnett, Kan., passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018, at her home in Garnett.Funeral service was held Monday, April 2, 2018, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. Burial was in the Richland Cemetery. ...[More]
Gray to compete in All-Star game - Mar. 28, 2018
ADAM HOLT | LINN COUNTY NEWSBrandon Gray of Jayhawk-Linn has been chosen by unanimous vote to compete in the 2018 Mytown Media Southeast Kansas High School Basketball All-Star game. The game will take place at John Lance Arena at Pittsburg State University on March 30....[More]
La Cygne Boy Scouts host annual Pinewood Derby - Mar. 28, 2018
The La Cygne Boy Scouts hosted their annual Pinewood Derby on the evening of March 24 at the La Cygne Elementary School.The event was well attended as a total of over 40 cars were entered.The La Cygne scouts had their races first, and the top four scouts were set to receive medals. This year’s...[More]
Higgins of Jayhawk, Schull of Twisters place at State Championship - Mar. 28, 2018
The Linn County Twisters and Jayhawk Wrestling Club traveled to Topeka on March 24-25 to compete in the 2018 State Folkstyle Championship.Both teams took some wrestlers to the tournament as Jayhawk brought four wrestlers, and the Twisters brought two wrestlers.As a team Jayhawk placed 104th with...[More]
Bully Pulpit: Losing our rights - Mar. 28, 2018
Wow, watching and hearing some of the things said at the “peace” rallies seemed scary. People have no clue what they are giving up.I’ll guarantee you that Parkland student David Hogg ends up on CNN as a commentator. Look him up on Facebook – David Hogg meme. Scary dude.One of...[More]
Mound City area youths raise $8,300 to help end poverty, hunger - Mar. 28, 2018
Since 2014 three young men who all attend the United Methodist Church in Mound City have been helping impoverished families all around the world. It started when Nathan Leavitt, Wyatt Hullopeter and Kayson Boyd, under the direction of their Sunday school teacher Rhonda McGown, went looking for a charity...[More]
Commissioners look to make 1095, 1150 roads intersection safer - Mar. 28, 2018
After the latest fatalities at the intersection of 1095 and 1150 roads, the County Commissioners are looking to lessen the danger of the intersection.Jackie Messer, public works field supervisor, told them Monday morning at their meeting that reflective tape has been added to the stop signs located on...[More]
3 arrested in Linn Valley drug bust - Mar. 28, 2018
Linn Valley Police Chief Corey Murrison said that at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, March 24, Officer Dustin Stuteville drove toward a car that would not dim its bright lights for him. He turned around at which time the car fled.He chased the vehicle at speeds up to 70 miles per hour through Linn Valley. Sgt....[More]